Gump’s: An amazing shopping experience – Travel Photo Mondays It’s not too often that you will hear about amazing sales at this iconic and luxury San Francisco landmark that typically doesn’t offer its remarkable goods at bargain...
The city of Thessaloniki is known throughout Greece as the culinary capital due primarily to both Western and Eastern influences from the various cultures and people’s that have made this cosmopolitan city a food forward city that treasures and...
I’m so loving it here: a stay at the Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens I head directly to the top viewing floor to get a view of the expansive grounds below fronting the Temple of Zeus in the historic district of Athens, Greece. The views are stunning with a...
An Agriturismo farm tour in Bologna (cooking class & local specialties) After spending some time exploring all the attractions of Bologna from the outdoor markets, the iconic two towers or Bologna, my first impression of visiting the city and eating all the...
A visit to the spas of Riolo Terme and the Grand Hotel in Romagna, Italy Riolo Terme, located in the foothills of the central area of the Romagna region has always been a popular place to heal and visit the therapeutic springs of the area. Even during the early Roman...
Imperial Collections of the Hapsburgs: A Regal Display of History and Culture (updated 2023) Uncover the opulence and grandeur of the Hapsburg dynasty with our blog post on the “Imperial Collections of the Hapsburgs.” Step into a world of regal splendor,...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.
